Rwanda is the most convient country for those who wish to add a gorilla trek to a safari in Kenya or Tanzania

This 13.000 hectare national  park protects the Rwanda sector of the Virunga  Mountains, a range of six extinct and three active  volcanoes which straddle the border with Uganda and the DRC,

Between 2,500 and 3,500m, where an average  annual rainfall of 2,000m is typical, bamboo forest is   interspersed with alpine moorland, grassland and   marsh, a landscape dominated by otherworldly giant  Lobelia and senecio plants. Wear long trousers,  long-sleeved top against nettles. Pack warm clothes, raincoat and hiking boots. Approximately 300  mountain gorillas live the Volcanoes Park. Tourists are permitted to spend no longer than one hour with  the gorillas, and it is forbidden to eat or smoke in their presence. 

Rwanda is a landlocked country situated in central Africa. Also known as ‘the land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda has five volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of the river Nile.  The green and hill landscape is dominated to the north by volcanoes and bordered by Lake Kivu to the west. In order to avoid disappointment it is absolutely essential to use reliable operators who will secure permits well in advance.  There is no guarantee of seeing gorillas during a one-day trek, and if you wish to increase the chances you should request two days of trekking.

RWANDA TOURS

All tours include:

• Professionally guided tours and accommodations per the itinerary
• Comfortable, modern, 4X4 vehicles, customized for maximum viewing with open roof hatches, Toyota Land Cruisers, or comparable vehicles.
• Emergency International communications available

We use experienced professional drivers, and guides who are knowledgeable in all aspects of  Rwanda Safaris
 

With the new Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge the well-known Governors Camp Group brings their reputation for top quality wildlife camps to Rwanda.  The lodge  is  situated on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda, in an undulating area of 11 hectares with fabulous views towards the Parc National des Volcans.

Guest cottages are discretely and privately situated in the folds of the hills, and each has its own unique view. The altitude of the lodge is approximately 7,000 feet above sea level so the climate is generally cool.

The lodge is owned by a community trust called SACOLA.  and  income will finance its socio-economic development and conservation objectives in the area. 

The lodge comprises of a central building, with reception, bar, dining room, library / games room, community awareness centre, client washrooms and shop. Both the bar and dining room have extensive outdoor decks from which our clients can enjoy the spectacular views. Client accommodation comprises 5 cottages, 2 suites and one family suite. All client accommodation rooms have at least one private veranda, a sitting room with fireplace, bedroom, dressing room and a large modern bathroom. The family suite has an extra bedroom and bathroom incorporated.

The lodge is constructed of local stone, finished with an ochre coloured plaster. Terracotta tiled roofs give a stylish contemporary Rwandese flavour. All guest rooms have large windows to make best use of the wonderful views. Double thickness walls maintain the warmth from the fireplaces when it is cold outside, and keep the rooms cool in the warmer weather during the day. The lush gardens have been extensively landscaped.